Saturday, March 26, 2011

In Honor of Others, Known and Unknown

The King agonized about speakingwith great frustration.I speak two languageswith little hesitation.It dawned on me that even a Kingcan live a life of fear and fraught.I realized that ease of speech is another giftto which I never gave much thought.It became apparent to me that others like the Kinghave such difficult lives and stories.I started to feel filled with gratitude that in my lifetime I have had very few worries.In the past, I had medical complicationsand recurrences, with constant fear.But how fortunate am I, to have remained healthyfor so many years.With much ease I am writing this, with my brain and hands in full cooperation.For some, this simple act may cause great frustration.I often complain and or joke about the antics of my bad ear,sharing the misinterpretations that abound.But I can hear the ocean roaring, babies laughing,and my friends' words of encouragement,forever thankful for those amazing sounds.I have a roof over my head,food to eat and water galore.If I run out, I can turn on the tap or just go to the store.I may need glasses, but my eyes can see.And, unlike some, my legs still bend at the knee!Without any thought, I breathe with easeand my heart beats so naturally.Many people must struggle, Their bodies do not respond with such autonomy.My friend is battling cancer and has no hair.I look in the mirror, and mine is still there.Every day I turn on the newsand I see people in distress.I have at times gotten overwhelmed just because my house was a mess!Sans a terrible moment in time,I have lived a lifewhere there were no bombers in the sky.My parents, however, became instant orphans,and probably spent a lifetimewondering why.I will work to change and remember those in this world with grave limitations.I would be extremely remiss if not filled with gratitude and immense appreciation.by: Sam